Sectional Differences in the Age of Jackson Quiz
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What were the primary economic bases of the Northern and Southern states?

  • Heavy industry and capital; agriculture and slave labor (correct)
  • Heavy industry and agriculture; slave labor and raw materials
  • Agriculture and raw materials; heavy industry and capital
  • Slave labor and raw materials; heavy industry and agriculture

    • Why did Western interests seek an alliance with Southern states?

  • To establish a new political party
  • To gain independence from the federal government
  • To reduce the cost of government land and lower protective tariffs (correct)
  • To increase the cost of government land and raise protective tariffs

    • What was the primary reason for the opposition from Northern interests regarding the alliance sought by Western states?

  • Protective tariffs were seen as necessary to raise revenue for the government and protect America's young industrial base (correct)
  • Northern states were against the expansion of Western states
  • Northern states wanted to reduce the cost of government land
  • Northern states had surplus agricultural products

    • What was an early rift between the interests of the North, the South, and the West?

    <p>Disagreement over tariffs and land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did President Jackson initially not involve himself in the sectional tensions?

    <p>He had spent too much of his life devoted to fighting for the entire United States, not simply for regional interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was President Jackson's Vice President during this time?

    <p>John C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Western states need in order to grow economically?

    <p>Land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main issue that bothered the nullifiers in the Nullification Crisis?

    <p>The federal tariff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the ordinance of nullification passed by South Carolina in November 1832 refuse to obey?

    <p>Federal government's tariffs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did President Jackson threaten to hang if any act of treason was committed in defiance of the laws of the United States?

    <p>The nullifiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who resigned the office of Vice President during the Nullification Crisis?

    <p>Calhoun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the compromise tariff bill promise to do?

    <p>Lower the tariffs over a period of ten years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the nullifiers believe would threaten the lives and livelihood of Southern plantation owners?

    <p>Freedom or hope of freedom for slaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the new Vice President after Calhoun's resignation?

    <p>Martin Van Buren</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the nullification crisis ultimately lead to, according to the text?

    <p>Civil war</p> Signup and view all the answers

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